In ‘only for enjoyable’ information, Walt Disney World has added 17 new character icons to the My Disney Expertise app, giving friends larger selection to symbolize themselves with a collection of ‘synergistic’ characters based mostly totally on new additions to the parks & past. This takes a have a look at the total choice (that includes Figment!), plus an replace on low cost MagicBands whereas we’re poking round in MDX.
Technically, these new icons are being added to “MyDisney” and never simply My Disney Expertise, that are two various things with very related names. MyDisney is the new-ish functionality that offers friends a seamless login expertise by utilizing only a single e mail and password throughout companies and experiences from The Walt Disney Firm. It launched final April.
The unified login expertise is out there at my.disney.com. Beforehand, customers might use the identical login throughout totally different Disney web sites, however there was a number of logging out and in. This streamlining means customers see the identical MyDisney login immediate in all places, making a extra seamless login expertise. MyDisney consists of streaming companies like Disney+ and Hulu, information and leisure apps like ABC and ESPN, and merchandise and experiences just like the Disney Retailer, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, and Walt Disney World.
We haven’t actually mentioned MyDisney right here as a result of it’s not an thrilling matter that comes up naturally, but it surely looks like an iterative enchancment. Or maybe we’ve simply been fortunate? There was a interval previous to the launch of MyDisney once I was consistently kicked out of my accounts and despatched in a seemingly countless loop of emailed codes to confirm my e mail.
That will not appear irritating, but it surely undoubtedly is if you’re attempting to ebook pop-up Lightning Lane availability and as an alternative have to fish a verification code out of your e mail. I’m undecided if MyDisney is what fastened this, but it surely hasn’t occurred shortly. On the whole, it looks like Disney IT is bettering. (Well-known final phrases earlier than being caught in a damaged multi-hour digital queue at any time when Oogie Boogie Bash tickets go on sale.)
Anyway, listed below are the brand new characters which were added to MyDisney, My Disney Expertise, and so on. as icons:
- Cruella de Vil
- Dr. Facilier
- Evil Queen
- Figment
- Gaston
- Hades
- Hercules
- Jafar
- Girl Tremaine
- Maleficent
- Queen of Hearts
- Purple Panda Meilin
- Scar
- Sew
- Tigger
- Ursula
- Winnie the Pooh
Right here’s a have a look at all 17 new icons, however largely Figment:
It looks like many or most of those are synergy performs. The “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” simply debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which might clarify all the villains. The live-action “Lilo & Sew” remake not too long ago opened in theaters and is dominating the worldwide field workplace. Then there’s the “Hercules” present on the upcoming Disney Future Cruise Ship.
So what I’m saying is that that is clearly a cryptic clue that huge bulletins are coming with all the different characters. Principally, this presents concrete affirmation of Journey into Creativeness 4.0 with Figment and Dreamfinder at EPCOT, in addition to Pooh’s Hunny Hunt and new nighttime spectacular that includes “Turning Purple” at Magic Kingdom (that final one will also be defined by the character’s presence at Disneyland). Absolutely there’s no different, extra affordable clarification, proper? We are able to count on all of these bulletins at Vacation spot D23 in a pair months?!?
Joking apart, right here’s a full rundown of the characters now accessible as icons, a few of which had been information to me–so I suppose I missed one other replace or two:
It’s price noting that these characters aren’t accessible on all Disney web sites. The Disney+ streaming service has exponentially extra icons, with whole classes for Bluey, the Simpsons, and extra. There’s even a bald fellow (Vincent D’Onofrio?) featured for some motive–not that I’m complaining, illustration for dadly-looking dudes is at all times appreciated.
My favourite icons are literally within the Tokyo Disney Resort app, which features a ton of deep cuts. Right here’s only a partial rundown:
It was already robust to decide on between Chandu and Henry, so I suppose I’m grateful that Figment hasn’t made his method to Japan. (I take that again. I can not even fathom Journey into Creativeness 4.0 made with an OLC funds. I’d slightly have the trip redone there than at EPCOT.)
For reference, Tokyo additionally now makes use of the MyDisney login, which has tremendously streamlined my expertise with the TDR app. Haven’t had almost as many points with that app within the final 12 months–not a single cost rejected, both! (A typical drawback with US-issued bank cards beforehand.)
Turning again to My Disney Expertise, it dawned on my to examine the low cost MagicBand+ improve choices whereas altering my icon to Figment. Right here’s a have a look at what’s presently accessible:
As of June 2025, there are solely 15 pre-arrival choices, which is traditionally low. Final 12 months, we noticed 25-40 decisions, on common. That was far fewer than the all-time peak of 82 MagicBands. There have been 17 designs once we final provided an replace in Finish of an Period for MagicBands at Walt Disney World, which detailed the tragic downfall of the wearable gadgets.
There as soon as once more will not be a single common ole MagicBand 2.0 accessible through Walt Disney World’s pre-arrival low cost program. This isn’t a brand new growth–it’s what we mentioned at size again in February. That confirmed what we’ve lengthy suspected: the OG “dumb” MagicBand is lifeless.
That is unlucky. Not solely is the MagicBand 2.0 lifeless, however the larger worth factors of the “plus” machine are solely going to speed up the demise of MagicBands, interval, at Walt Disney World. Whereas I’m certain there are some collectors who nonetheless buy them, the identical might’ve been stated for Vinylmations or any variety of now-extinct product traces that after had loyal fan followings.
It’s additionally price noting that there’s been little or no turnover in discounted pre-arrival MagicBand+ choices. About two-thirds of the designs above had been additionally accessible once we final up to date the checklist 6 months in the past! And plenty of of these had been there 6 months earlier than that. We’re seeing little or no turnover, which might be as a result of MagicBand+ has flopped. Or as a result of the pre-arrival low cost has low uptake. Or a mix of each.
It’s not likely arduous to see why…what number of households staying on-site seeking to make the most of “low cost” MagicBands are actually going to chunk? It was one factor once they had been free, and even $5 to $10 a few years in the past. Now, the most cost effective “low cost” choice is $25 for a stable shade or $35 for a design. At that worth, you would possibly as effectively watch for a sale on the Disney Retailer or purchase upon arrival at Walt Disney World and get a design you truly love.
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